Bella
girl name#136 in 2025Bella entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #48 in 2010, ranks #136 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#136
rank today
#48
peak (2010)
2,129
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #422 |
| 1890s | #425 |
| 1900s | #458 |
| 1910s | #449 |
| 1920s | #644 |
| 1930s | #1295 |
| 1940s | #1898 |
| 1950s | #1929 |
| 1960s | #2663 |
| 1970s | #3109 |
| 1980s | #4132 |
| 1990s | #2105 |
| 2000s | #309 |
| 2010s | #59 |
| 2020s | #95 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bella has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 78,500 people named Bella are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bella is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bella in 2025?
- Bella ranks #136 among US girl names in 2025, with 2,129 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bella most popular?
- Bella peaked in 2010, reaching #48 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bella with classmates?
- Bella will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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